Importance of Ergonomic Chairs - Why You Need An Ergonomic Chair.

06 Jun 2017|Posted by Topaz Furniture

A lot of us have jobs that require a lot of sitting, which can be damaging for our health over a long period of time (from back pain to circulation problems). If you use an ergonomic chair, however, you’ll be doing your body a huge favour. These chairs are specifically built to keep us healthy and feeling great, which is why they are a must for anyone who spends a large portion of the day sitting. In the list below, we’ve outlined some of their key benefits:

Concentration

Did you know that ergonomic chairs can help to improve your concentration by limiting discomfort? Having proper circulation and a pain-free body will help you to feel your best, ensuring that they don’t distract you from your work. Instead of spending a greater part of the day trying to get comfortable, you’ll be able to focus on more important things (like finishing that important spreadsheet before the deadline).

Pain Relief

One of the main purposes of these chairs is to prevent and relieve pain. Without the proper support, extended sitting may result in lower back pain or muscle fatigue and exhaustion. Pain can inhibit your productivity, both at work and at home. On top of this, sitting in the wrong type of chair for an extended period of time can actually lead to a variety of health problems or even worsen existing ones.

Proper Circulation

Allowing blood to flow properly throughout our bodies is crucial, but sitting often inhibits this. Improper circulation can lead to swollen ankles and varicose veins, or even blood clots. Fortunately, most ergonomic chairs allow for the seat position and height to be adjusted according to the length of your legs. It’s important that your legs remain at a 90-degree angle whilst sitting to ensure proper circulation.

Proper Support

Our bodies have their own unique curves and areas that are in need of support and cushioning. It’s important that you choose a chair for your workstation that can provide your body with the support it needs. Many are actually made from mesh, which will automatically mold to the contours of our bodies and give them the necessary support. They also have features, like head and back rests, that support our natural postures.

Reduced Pressure

It should come as no surprise that normal chairs have a hard surface – when we sit, the seat exerts extra pressure on our hip region. This may lead to tightness and pain or, in more extreme cases, hip bursitis. Taking an ergonomic approach, however, means that you will have a good seat depth (measuring 2 to 4 inches from the back of your knees) that supports your hips and buttocks appropriately.

With the sheer number of benefits offered, it’s any wonder how we did without ergonomic chairs in the past. If you (or your employees) have started to experience some of the issues discussed above, such as back pain or poor circulation, it’s high time that you make the switch to prevent these issues from getting any worse. Even if no one has started to complain of pain, making the switch early can help to prevent it from occurring in the first place with the right back supporting chairs.